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Florida police arrest 3 teenagers accused of armed robbery at memorial

Three teenagers were arrested in Florida after police said he robbed a male victim at gunpoint while he was attending a memorial service for a friend who had died.

The suspects, ages 17 to 19, allegedly committed the armed robbery earlier this month and have all been arrested since Nov. 13, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.

The robbery happened at Aldine-Combee County Park in Lakeland around 8pm on November 2. The victim, who has not been identified, went to the memorial in the park with his girlfriend, who stayed in the car.

When the victim returned to his car, four masked and gloved men allegedly pushed him against the car and put a gun in his face while robbing him.

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Aldine-Combee Park

A male victim was robbed at gunpoint by three teenagers after attending a memorial service at Aldine-Combee Park in Lakeland, Florida. (Google Earth)

Convicted felon Anthony Wilcox, Jr., 18, who the victim knows, allegedly held the gun in his hand and took a gold chain from around the victim’s neck.

Jakari Lowery, 19, is accused of taking the victim’s cell phone, which was later found in the park.

Jadarrius Hayes, 17, who was arrested at Kathleen High School by a school resource deputy on Nov. 7, allegedly admitted to being armed at the memorial and pointing the gun at the victim. during the robbery.

Photo by Jadarrius Hayes

High school student Jadarrius Hayes, 17, allegedly admitted to being armed at the memorial and pointing the gun at the victim during the robbery. (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

Warrants were issued for their arrest after a witness identified them and told authorities they were believed to be armed at the memorial.

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Wilcox and Lowery were arrested Nov. 13 after Lakeland police told Polk County deputies they saw him at an address associated with Lowery on South Combee Road.

When detectives from the Violent Gang Investigative Task Force and Robbery Unit arrived at the residence, they allegedly saw Wilcox walking in and out of the home with an AR-15 style rifle.

Authorities surrounded the home and attempted to make contact with those inside, according to the sheriff’s office. Several people quickly got out, but Wilcox and Lowery had to be coaxed out. Two handguns and the AR-15 style rifle were recovered from the home.

Photo by Anthony Wilcox Jr

Anthony Wilcox, Jr., an 18-year-old convicted felon, was reportedly seen walking in and out of a home with an AR-15-style rifle the day he was arrested. (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

After they were arrested, both Wilcox and Lowery told authorities they attended the memorial but were not armed and did not rob the victim.

“These suspects may be young, but they have quite long criminal records. They committed a violent and dangerous robbery, and we will seek justice and hold them accountable. It’s a shame that they went down such a self-destructive path that will lead them to jail and prison,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.

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Photo by Jakari Lowery

Jakari Lowery, 19, had three warrants for his arrest when he was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the armed robbery. (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

Wilcox was charged with armed robbery, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and resisting arrest. His criminal record includes possession of a firearm by a minor, carrying a concealed weapon and theft. He was arrested last September in connection with a shooting.

Lowery, who had three active warrants for his arrest and a criminal record including assault, was charged with resisting arrest and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Hayes, whose criminal record includes burglary of an armed vehicle, was charged with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and minor in possession of a firearm.

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A fourth arrest was made at the home after known gang member and convicted felon Brent Johnson, 21, was found to have a firearm and marijuana on him. He also resisted arrest.

Photo by Brent Johnson

Known gang member and convicted felon Brent Johnson, 21, was also placed under house arrest on charges unrelated to the armed robbery. (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)

He also has a criminal record, including charges of theft of firearms, possession of a concealed firearm with gang enhancements, tampering with evidence and resisting arrest.